French phrase

Il y a anguille sous roche.

Meaning

There's something fishy going on.

When to use it

It suggests that something hidden or suspicious is going on. It is informal and expresses wary distrust.

Example dialogue

Il a vendu sa maison en une semaine.

He sold his house in a week.

Il y a anguille sous roche.

There's something fishy going on.

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